Lani Ete, LCMHC
Licensed counselor blending practical and relational therapy
- Online telehealth practice
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Warm practical approach
About Lani Ete
Lani Ete is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who brings a warm, approachable style to online therapy. Raised in a small town in Hawaii until age 21, she completed her undergraduate studies in psychology through distance learning and earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2007 from the University of Phoenix. With 17 years of experience, Lani has focused her practice on supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, career transitions, and many other life difficulties. She practices exclusively via telehealth and has provided online-only counseling since the start of the COVID pandemic.
Lani uses an eclectic, person-centered approach that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered therapy, brief and solution-focused methods, and attention to psychoanalytic processes that consider how past and present relationship experiences shape current difficulties. This mix allows her to tailor treatment to each client’s goals and circumstances while helping them learn about themselves, actively process challenges, and regain direction in their lives. She asks clients to engage both during sessions and between sessions through thoughtfully assigned work so progress can be reviewed and integrated over time.
Collaborative by practice, Lani works with clients to define practical goals and a plan for change. She is accepting new clients, including international clients, and seeks to create a supportive environment where people can explore their concerns and move toward meaningful change.
Lani uses an eclectic, person-centered approach that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered therapy, brief and solution-focused methods, and attention to psychoanalytic processes that consider how past and present relationship experiences shape current difficulties. This mix allows her to tailor treatment to each client’s goals and circumstances while helping them learn about themselves, actively process challenges, and regain direction in their lives. She asks clients to engage both during sessions and between sessions through thoughtfully assigned work so progress can be reviewed and integrated over time.
Collaborative by practice, Lani works with clients to define practical goals and a plan for change. She is accepting new clients, including international clients, and seeks to create a supportive environment where people can explore their concerns and move toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lani Ete have?
Lani has 17 years of professional experience in mental health counseling.
Is Lani Ete a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her license details are UT LCMHC 6831497-6004.
In which languages does Lani Ete provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lani Ete located?
She is located in Utah and practices via online telehealth.
How can I work with Lani Ete as my therapist?
You can work with Lani through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lani Ete work with international clients?
Yes. She is accepting international clients.
How much does therapy with Lani Ete cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify personal values and take actions that align with what matters most. It is useful for stress, anxiety, avoidance, and navigating life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors and replacing them with more balanced ways of responding. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with mood or stress-related problems.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship experiences influence emotional patterns and closeness in adult relationships. It can help with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, parenting challenges, and patterns of connection or avoidance.
Lani works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Because Lani practices exclusively online, clients can access therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for busy schedules, allow work with clients in different locations, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions.